tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-41566889643070943762016-09-08T00:28:05.934-04:00Craft Wench's Craft CornerThe trials, tribulations, and triumphs of a twenty-something crafter.Craft Wenchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18419857520566898054noreply@blogger.comBlogger50125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4156688964307094376.post-9649459945008868042010-10-02T07:01:00.000-04:002010-10-02T07:01:23.177-04:00Okay, You Caught Me....Hi, my name is CW and I am a procrastinator. But no more... at least for now. 5 of my friends and one family member are pregnant! Yay! I'm going to be doing 7 birth samplers between now and however long it takes. Why 7 when there's only 6 pregnancies? One of my friends has an older son who I'm also making one for so he doesn't feel left out.<br /><br />There is the possibility of doing 4 more since my friend R has two boys from a previous relationship and her fiance W has two boys from his previous marriage. I've yet to ask if they want any for the boys because, well, I'm swamped. Also, this is a surprise gift for her. It's also a surprise for my Aunt S. and Uncle S. H,K, and B all know and are loving the idea.<br /><br />Up first, starting tomorrow is the sampler for B's baby girl. It's called <b>Brier Rose</b> and is designed by Janlynn. I think her and her husband W will love it!<br /><br />One last announcement. If you like to read creative writings, please check out my other blog <b>The Cryptic Scribe Scribbles</b> at http://crypticscribe.blogspot.com. I'm doing a 31 posts in 31 days challenge, so I have no excuse for not updating. Seriously, you can threaten me if I forget.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><strike><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_FXbi6Ap28H8/TKcQ6A0AB0I/AAAAAAAAAE8/8PtfNC6lGic/s1600/Craft+Wench+Sig.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_FXbi6Ap28H8/TKcQ6A0AB0I/AAAAAAAAAE8/8PtfNC6lGic/s1600/Craft+Wench+Sig.png" /></a></strike></div>Craft Wenchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18419857520566898054noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4156688964307094376.post-8281118354695860112010-04-19T03:57:00.002-04:002010-04-19T04:01:09.753-04:00Well, I'm getting forgetful in my old age.I forgot all about the Totally Useless Stitch A Long that I signed up for on Yo-yo's blog and dumped out my jar for the robins to use for nesting material. Oops.<br /><br />So when I actually remember to post it next month *tattoos it on her forehead* it'll be very... um... empty.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_FXbi6Ap28H8/S8wNtc2_oxI/AAAAAAAAAEo/g33ymy0gCKk/s1600/Craft+Wench+Sig.png"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 172px; height: 60px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_FXbi6Ap28H8/S8wNtc2_oxI/AAAAAAAAAEo/g33ymy0gCKk/s320/Craft+Wench+Sig.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5461755522585699090" border="0" /></a>Craft Wenchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18419857520566898054noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4156688964307094376.post-85669892500674313322010-04-11T18:17:00.005-04:002010-04-11T18:24:01.298-04:00In the Paraphrashed words of Garfield the Cat...Whomever created confetti stitches should be drug out in the street and shot.<br /><br />I put a couple of hours into Eagle today and his belly is coming along nicely, though I'm still surprised how light some of the colors are.<br /><br /><img src="http://img718.imageshack.us/img718/3148/eagleapril11.jpg" alt="Image Hosted by ImageShack.us" /><br /><br />That is 201 stitches. Eesh. A close up shows how many different colors make that up.<br /><br /><img src="http://img714.imageshack.us/img714/125/eagle2april11.jpg" alt="Image Hosted by ImageShack.us" /><br /><br />Confetti is blah, but he'll look great in the end.<br /><br />Oh, and have I mentioned I am insane? I bought my first chart from Heaven and Earth Designs.<br /><br />Behold, Lust:<br /><br /><img src="http://img21.imageshack.us/img21/9939/lustg.jpg" alt="Image Hosted by ImageShack.us" /><br /><br />She is one of a set of the 7 deadly sins. I hope to do five of them. Avarice and Gluttony are nice, in their own right, but yellow and pink aren't my thing.<br /><br />I figure she should take me, oh, about 20 years to complete. Yay, insanity!Craft Wenchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18419857520566898054noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4156688964307094376.post-75569029330336622682010-04-08T14:47:00.003-04:002010-04-08T14:55:29.752-04:00There was a Girl who had a Horse......and Eagle was his name-o.<br /><br />So, Marv turned Eagle into a pattern for me. From this:<br /><br /><img src="http://img638.imageshack.us/img638/7715/eagleforellesxmas.jpg" alt="Image Hosted by ImageShack.us" /><br /><br />to this:<br /><br /><img src="http://img186.imageshack.us/img186/7614/14b.gif" alt="Image Hosted by ImageShack.us" /><br /><br />Amazing work, right? Seriously, if you want a custom pattern done without buying the software, try Marv over at http://www.crosstitch.com. He's done two patterns for me so far, and I'm happy.<br /><br />Seem like I'm stalling? I am. I only have 50-some stitches into Eagle so far.<br /><br />Progress:<br /><br /><img src="http://img52.imageshack.us/img52/4018/eagleapril8.jpg" alt="Image Hosted by ImageShack.us" /><br /><br />Not a blazing start, but it's getting there. The one thing I was worried about was putting a big dark bay gelding on a stormy looking background off of a picture that was taken on a bright spring day. The Aida, however, is nice and light in its variation of color:<br /><br /><img src="http://img199.imageshack.us/img199/829/suddenstormaida.jpg" alt="Image Hosted by ImageShack.us" /><br /><br />I think I can leave him mostly as is without worrying about it clashing. To me, it's more like the sky right before a storm when the sun is showing through the clouds rather than a dark and stormy afternoon.<br /><br />Wish me luck!Craft Wenchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18419857520566898054noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4156688964307094376.post-61811238940814959302010-03-26T20:59:00.008-04:002010-03-26T21:13:33.007-04:00Night of the Living Craft Wench.So, I'm sure you noticed I took another huge sabbatical. It happens, but I've been working on stuff, promise.<br /><br />Without further adieu, <span style="font-weight: bold;">Fantastic Creatures</span>:<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_FXbi6Ap28H8/S61bWdOOlXI/AAAAAAAAADw/6lhwKm9UBJY/s1600/jungle+update.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 221px; height: 166px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_FXbi6Ap28H8/S61bWdOOlXI/AAAAAAAAADw/6lhwKm9UBJY/s320/jungle+update.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5453115165175092594" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />I filled in much of the vegetation and added Marty the Meerkat. Under Leo's chin is the beginning of Bert the Big-Horned Sheep. Still got a long way to go.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Murphy the Green Winged Macaw</span> is going much better.<br /><br />My newest work gave Murph a nose, err, beak.<br /><br /><img src="http://img695.imageshack.us/img695/6651/parrotcloseup.jpg" alt="Image Hosted by ImageShack.us" /><br /><br />Altogether, he's starting to look quite lovely.<br /><br /><img src="http://img695.imageshack.us/img695/5634/parrota.jpg" alt="Image Hosted by ImageShack.us" /><br /><br />I believe I could have him done in a couple of serious sit downs.<br /><br />At the moment, I am working on cross stitching Easter eggs for my family members. They'll be posted as soon and I get them sewed together.<br /><br />Also, I'd like to introduce two projects that I will be working on very shortly. They are both being designed by Marv from http://www.crosstitch.com and he is doing wonderful work.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Flying Eagle</span> is a portrait of one of my best friend's horses made from her favorite photograph. I will post the picture when I start Eagle.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">A Princely Nap</span> is a custom of my 15-year-old Lhasa Apso.<br /><br />Both of these projects are being done on hand dyed fabric.Craft Wenchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18419857520566898054noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4156688964307094376.post-55865078698021881202009-08-10T17:59:00.002-04:002009-08-10T18:04:43.930-04:00Holy Bunnies, Batman!So for lack of time, my poor Squishy's bunnies only got two days work out of seven possible for the UFO-athon.<br /><br /><img src="http://img34.imageshack.us/img34/2/ufoygz.jpg" alt="Image Hosted by ImageShack.us" /><br /><br />I put about 5 hours into it on Saturday, however, before our power went kaput. His announcement now has a name and a birth weight.<br /><br /><img src="http://img194.imageshack.us/img194/2014/aug080002.jpg" alt="Image Hosted by ImageShack.us" /><br /><img src="http://img256.imageshack.us/img256/2848/aug080003.jpg" alt="Image Hosted by ImageShack.us" /><br /><br />I'm just about half done. Another day, day and a half and I should be 50% done.Craft Wenchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18419857520566898054noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4156688964307094376.post-82375938090491296242009-08-02T17:53:00.003-04:002009-08-02T18:01:15.481-04:00Your Heaven's [not] a Lie.As promised, here are updated Squishy announcement pictures!<br /><br /><img src="http://img518.imageshack.us/img518/3235/aug010001.jpg" alt="Image Hosted by ImageShack.us" /><br /><br />The moon under the bunny is full of half stitches. I thought it might be too light, but it's actually coming out nicely.<br /><img src="http://img15.imageshack.us/img15/6960/aug010002.jpg" alt="Image Hosted by ImageShack.us" /><br /><br />The star wasn't cooperating with my flash, so I'm also posting one without the flash, since it seems to show truer color.<br /><br />Flash:<br /><img src="http://img19.imageshack.us/img19/6305/aug010003.jpg" alt="Image Hosted by ImageShack.us" /><br /><br />No Flash:<br /><img src="http://img199.imageshack.us/img199/5149/aug010004.jpg" alt="Image Hosted by ImageShack.us" /><br /><br />As I mentioned, I picked this up again for one of my forums. The first week of every month, we stitch on a UFO, hoping to either finish it, or at least pick up our interest in it.<br /><br />Since it was about a year since I last stitched on Squishy's bunnies, I think that would qualify. *sigh* I'm such a bad big sister.<br /><br />Happy stitching all!Craft Wenchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18419857520566898054noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4156688964307094376.post-21366521573703877732009-08-02T01:53:00.004-04:002009-08-02T02:01:39.844-04:00Care Bear... Stare!*Ahem* Now that I've thoroughly shown off how I misspent my youth, I have a couple of finishes.<br /><br />Share Bear<br /><img src="http://img30.imageshack.us/img30/136/jul310001.jpg" alt="Image Hosted by ImageShack.us" /><br /><br />and Love-a-Lot Bear<br /><img src="http://img22.imageshack.us/img22/7093/jul310002.jpg" alt="Image Hosted by ImageShack.us" /><br /><br />have joined Funshine Bear in my collection of Care Bears stitched for Squishy. Three down...and I've lost count of how many to go.<br /><br />I started working on <strong>Heaven Sent</strong> again, and stitched a ton. I have updated pictures, but I'm waiting for them to show up in my e-mail, because, you know, I just <em>had</em> to start using my cell phone for pictures. It's easier and all that.<br /><br />So... tomorrow, new baby announcement pictures.Craft Wenchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18419857520566898054noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4156688964307094376.post-72723047968447903882009-07-27T01:51:00.002-04:002009-07-27T01:57:39.498-04:00Wild Horses......or at least an equine. Squishy's Leo has been joined by the outline of a zebra, Zoe the Zebra!<br /><br /><img src="http://img136.imageshack.us/img136/1552/jul260001.jpg" alt="Image Hosted by ImageShack.us" /><br /><br />So... she's not fully finished, but you can at least tell she's a quadruped and possibly horsey, right? If you look closely, there's two big splotches that will be vegetation, so Zoe's actually more finished than she looks.<br /><br />Hopefully, tomorrow I can get more work done on my own horsey project.<br /><br />Craftily yours,<br /><br />CWCraft Wenchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18419857520566898054noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4156688964307094376.post-52639419838698740132009-07-21T17:47:00.006-04:002009-07-21T18:12:17.409-04:00Ain't no Rest for the WickedSo, readers from last year will remember that I was waiting on my cousin's baby to be born so I could finish her birth sampler. Savannah the Very Brady baby made her appearance soon afterward.<br /><br /><img alt="Image Hosted by ImageShack.us" src="http://img388.imageshack.us/img388/3895/astarisbornframed2bh8.jpg" /><br /><br />Her parents absolutely loved this. I'm glad I could give them a gift they can enjoy for a lifetime.<br /><br />My brother, the Ninja Baby, now known simply as Squishy is already 16 months old... and I have yet to finish his birth announcement, but will be breaking it out on the first week of August to work on it for one of my forums.<br /><img alt="Image Hosted by ImageShack.us" src="http://img293.imageshack.us/img293/9836/hsbunnycloseupfv8.jpg" /><br /><img alt="Image Hosted by ImageShack.us" src="http://img388.imageshack.us/img388/4917/heavensent3la5.jpg" /><br /><br />I also started a smaller pattern for Squishy. It's a Dimension Gold Petite kit called <strong>Fantastic Creatures</strong>. It should come out looking something like this.<br /><img alt="Image Hosted by ImageShack.us" src="http://img193.imageshack.us/img193/2654/jul070001.jpg" /><br /><br />But at the moment, all that exists is Leo Lion.<br /><img alt="Image Hosted by ImageShack.us" src="http://img193.imageshack.us/img193/6159/leothelion.jpg" /><br /><br />For once, I've started something for myself. *Gasp* I know, so unlike me and my blog, but even a wench's fancy gets tickled once in a while. The pattern is called <strong>Horse Companions</strong> and should look like this.<br /><img alt="Image Hosted by ImageShack.us" src="http://img99.imageshack.us/img99/116/jun300003.jpg" /><br /><br />However, only part of the shoulder from the horse on the right is stitched. This is roughly 350 stitches in.<br /><img alt="Image Hosted by ImageShack.us" src="http://img24.imageshack.us/img24/4652/jun300002.jpg" /><br /><br />So this catches things up. I have other projects in the wings, including Murphy the Green-Winged Macaw. True, he was meant as a gift for someone who is no longer a part of my life, I'd feel almost guilty if I didn't finish him.Craft Wenchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18419857520566898054noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4156688964307094376.post-90084806465168955252009-07-20T04:05:00.002-04:002009-07-20T04:15:46.919-04:00Undead!Yes, that's right. CW's back. Where did I go you ask?<br /><br />My life basically disintegrated around my ears. Mr. CW and I are no more. I wish him all the best and hope he knows nothing but good in life. It took me a while to become a functioning member of society (interwebs and real) but I think I have a pretty good grasp.<br /><br />While this was happening, I switched schools. The world load became prohibitive of any outside activity. I've been stitching pretty steadily since the Winter '09 semester ended in May, but, well, I still lacked the motivation to write my blog in an entertaining way. No one wants an "Oh, Woe is me" post.<br /><br />So... in the next few days, I'll be posting a bunch of updated work, work from new projects, the works.Craft Wenchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18419857520566898054noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4156688964307094376.post-76682903991371666492008-08-10T21:16:00.001-04:002008-08-10T21:22:19.696-04:00Photo Finish<strong>Sweet Treat </strong>is officially framed.<br /><br /><img src="http://img295.imageshack.us/img295/689/sweettreatframed2nc2.jpg" alt="Image Hosted by ImageShack.us" /><br /><br />I also made an envelope out of an old picture for the thank you note.<br /><br /><img src="http://img295.imageshack.us/img295/5039/sweettreatframed3qw1.jpg" alt="Image Hosted by ImageShack.us" /><br /><br />I really hope this is a good item for Ann's rescue.Craft Wenchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18419857520566898054noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4156688964307094376.post-11125548780661910282008-07-03T13:32:00.003-04:002008-07-03T13:40:04.330-04:00Go-o-o-o-o-oal!So it's a new month, so it's time for new goals. Last months were:<br /><br /><p>Finish the last 6 of Ninja Baby's Care Bears. <em><strong>One more was finished</strong></em><br />Finish the parrot for Mr. CW's Mom. <strong><em>Page 1 is finished</em></strong><br />Start and get at least 25-50% of birth sampler done for cousin's baby girl. <strong><em>Done and waiting on a name and date.</em></strong><br />Get at least 400 more stitches into Ninja Baby's birth announcement. <strong><em>I started over and probably have about 150?</em></strong><br />Frame and send out Sweet Treat to Ann. <strong><em>Framed.</em></strong></p><p>July's goals are:</p><ol><li>Do three hankies for Sandye.</li><li>Send Sweet Treat to Ann.</li><li>Finish the last 5 Carebears.</li><li>Finish at least 50% of page 2 of Murphy the Parrot.</li><li>At least 200 stitches into <strong>Heaven Sent</strong>.</li></ol>Craft Wenchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18419857520566898054noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4156688964307094376.post-49090443876632913742008-06-30T01:52:00.002-04:002008-06-30T01:57:19.830-04:00Heaven isn't too Far Away.I got started on Ninja Baby's birth announcement...finally. Okay, so I might have procrastinated a little. I mean heck, he's only 4 months old, right? Heh. The Very-Brady-Baby has one and she's not even here yet. *blush*<br /><br />Anyhow, here's the start of a long process.<br /><br /><img src="http://img517.imageshack.us/img517/8329/heavensent1gv5.jpg" alt="Image Hosted by ImageShack.us" />Craft Wenchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18419857520566898054noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4156688964307094376.post-73222233871591994492008-06-20T05:04:00.002-04:002008-06-20T05:09:42.909-04:00Birth of A Star is Born.I promised a happy surprise-- I finished Very-Brady-Baby's birth announcement yesterday morning. Without further adieu, here's pictures.<br /><br />Teddy and Moon-<br /><img src="http://img206.imageshack.us/img206/4495/asib9jf5.jpg" alt="Image Hosted by ImageShack.us" /><br /><br />Lettering-<br /><img src="http://img242.imageshack.us/img242/3963/asib11vz7.jpg" alt="Image Hosted by ImageShack.us" /><br /><br />The whole shebang-<br /><img src="http://img520.imageshack.us/img520/2552/asib10br3.jpg" alt="Image Hosted by ImageShack.us" /><br /><img src="http://img410.imageshack.us/img410/2985/asib8ig1.jpg" alt="Image Hosted by ImageShack.us" /><br /><br />Details-<br /><br />This was done of 14 ct. white aida with "cotton embroidery thread" of unknown origin. It was a Dimension design. I'll post about this one more time when I have a name and birthdate added.Craft Wenchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18419857520566898054noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4156688964307094376.post-12770978543188197542008-06-19T02:11:00.004-04:002008-12-08T18:17:47.151-05:00Subscriptions<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_FXbi6Ap28H8/SFn5bH2YdSI/AAAAAAAAACo/jMS6P11K5FM/s1600-h/stitching+blogger+button.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5213472288016987426" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_FXbi6Ap28H8/SFn5bH2YdSI/AAAAAAAAACo/jMS6P11K5FM/s320/stitching%2Bblogger%2Bbutton.jpg" border="0" /></a> <strong>Do you currently subscribe to any stitching publications or have you in the past? (Either in print or online) If so, which ones? </strong><br /><p>I currently subscribe to Crosstitch.com and Artecy.com. Both sites have beautiful designs, and I cannot say enough about them. I've recently been looking for a print magazine with cute patterns, but haven't found any. Far and few between are the good LNS around here. If any reader has a good suggestion, please let me know.</p><p>Tomorrow: a happy surprise.</p><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div></div>Craft Wenchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18419857520566898054noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4156688964307094376.post-67539149474969015632008-06-18T02:53:00.002-04:002008-06-18T03:03:28.729-04:00Star Light, Star Bright<strong>A Star is Born</strong> is almost complete. The Very-Brady-Baby's birth announcement should be able to be given to her mom, sans name and date of course, on Sunday.<br /><br />I'll also have to take pictures of V-B-B's presents from me and my wrapping job (quite creative, I think).<br /><br />Any who, without further adieu, I present my progress.<br /><br /><img src="http://img340.imageshack.us/img340/2967/asib3fv4.jpg" alt="Image Hosted by ImageShack.us" /><br /><br />Here are some close-ups of Mr. Teddy.<br /><img src="http://img254.imageshack.us/img254/9458/asib7jw9.jpg" alt="Image Hosted by ImageShack.us" /><br /><img src="http://img204.imageshack.us/img204/3451/asib4je5.jpg" alt="Image Hosted by ImageShack.us" /><br /><br />And these odd colored lines? That's the start of the words "a star is born."<br /><img src="http://img340.imageshack.us/img340/5423/asib5ss0.jpg" alt="Image Hosted by ImageShack.us" /><br /><img src="http://img212.imageshack.us/img212/5434/asib6yx2.jpg" alt="Image Hosted by ImageShack.us" /><br /><br />I love this design. Feminine without the frou-frou. Perfect for this particular little family.Craft Wenchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18419857520566898054noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4156688964307094376.post-43884086718102577942008-06-13T17:03:00.003-04:002008-06-13T17:17:50.484-04:00WIP it good!I'm adding pictures of two of my WIPs today. The first is my green winged Amazon.<br /><br />So far I've only got his tail done.<br /><img src="http://img158.imageshack.us/img158/6492/dsc00041ox1.jpg" alt="Image Hosted by ImageShack.us" /><br /><br />You may also notice part of the branch he's perched on. GW, as he is now known, is a pain but is definitely one of my favorites.<br /><img src="http://img264.imageshack.us/img264/3818/dsc00040vc1.jpg" alt="Image Hosted by ImageShack.us" /><br /><br />My other WIP is called <strong>A Star is Born</strong>. This is a birth sampler done for the very Brady baby-to-be. My cousin's wife is due in August.<br /><img src="http://img264.imageshack.us/img264/7897/dsc00039gk3.jpg" alt="Image Hosted by ImageShack.us" /><br /><br />I hope to have this done for the June 22nd baby shower.<br /><img src="http://img264.imageshack.us/img264/7306/dsc00038iw8.jpg" alt="Image Hosted by ImageShack.us" />Craft Wenchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18419857520566898054noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4156688964307094376.post-20010119506051358612008-06-09T15:25:00.003-04:002008-06-09T15:57:25.682-04:00What the...Yep, I'm still here. Life suddenly exploded... again.<br /><br /><ul><li>Doctor's appointment for my migraines- no change.</li><li>Uncle Boo graduated- Congratulations, dude!</li><li>Estranged grandparents of CW wanted to get together- That... was interesting.</li><li>Storms up the whoohah.- I chose to protect the computer.</li></ul><p>But... I am here. Promise. First, I missed my own blogiversary. Yep, that's right. 5 days ago, my craft corner was in cyberspace for exactly 1 year.</p><p>Secondlyly, here are my goals for June.</p><ol><li>Finish the last 6 of Ninja Baby's Care Bears.</li><li>Finish the parrot for Mr. CW's Mom.</li><li>Start and get at least 25-50% of birth sampler done for cousin's baby girl.</li><li>Get at least 400 more stitches into Ninja Baby's birth announcement.</li><li>Frame and send out <strong>Sweet Treat</strong> to Ann.</li></ol><p>And something I found on Stitch Bitch's blog. She's linked over on the left.</p><p><strong>What is in the back of your car? </strong>Um, some cinder blocks and a bag of softener salt the last time I looked. (It's a pick-up)<br /><strong>What color is your toothbrush? </strong>blue<br /><strong>Name one person that made you smile today? </strong>Mr. CW<br /><strong>What were you doing at 8 am this morning? </strong>Sleeping<br /><strong>What were you doing 45 minutes ago? </strong>I hardly remember 5 minutes ago today.<br /><strong>What is your favorite candy bar? </strong>frozen Snickers<br /><strong>Have you ever been to a strip club? </strong>Yeah.<br /><strong>What is the last thing you said aloud? </strong>Why?<br /><strong>What is the best ice cream flavor? </strong>mint chocolate chip<br /><strong>What was the last thing you had to drink? </strong>water<br /><strong>What are you wearing right now? </strong>a black t-shirt and blue jeans<br /><strong>What was the last thing you ate? </strong>a bagel<br /><strong>Have you bought any new clothing items this week? </strong>No, but I did last week.<br /><strong>When was the last time you ran? </strong>The last time I was chased.<br /><strong>The last sporting event you watched? </strong>The last game of the Stanley Cup Finals. <strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">Go Redwings!</span><br />What is your favorite flavor of popcorn? </strong>ranch<br /><strong>Who is the last person you sent a comment/message on Myspace? </strong>No, no myspace...ever.<br /><strong>Ever go camping?</strong> Yeah.<strong><br />Do you take vitamins daily? </strong>yes<br /><strong>Do you go to church every Sunday? </strong>No.<br /><strong>Do you have a tan? </strong>Sure...if being almost see-through pale is a tan.<br /><strong>Do you like Chinese food over pizza? </strong>Sometimes.<br /><strong>Do you drink your soda with a straw? </strong>Sometimes.<br /><strong>What did your last text message say? </strong>"Mkay so what's up?"<br /><strong>What are you doing tomorrow? </strong>I haven't decided yet.<br /><strong>Look to your left, what do you see? </strong>my dragon lamp, my alarm clock, and my dragon incense burner<br /><strong>What color is your watch? </strong>blue and silver<br /><strong>What do you think of when you think of Australia? </strong>wallabies<br /><strong>Do you use chap stick? </strong>in the winter<br /><strong>What is your birthstone? </strong>sapphire<br /><strong>What is your favorite number? </strong>7<br /><strong>Do you have a dog? </strong>4 of them<br /><strong>Last person you talked to on the phone? </strong>Mr. CW<br /><strong>Have you met anyone famous? </strong>some motocross riders, a radio dj that was on "WifeSwap" and an 80s singer<br /><strong>Any plans today? </strong>not particularly<br /><strong>How many states have you lived in? </strong>2<br /><strong>Ever go to college? </strong>Yep.<br /><strong>Do you dye your hair? </strong>Sometimes<br /><strong>Biggest annoyance in your life right now? </strong>friends<br /><strong>Last song listened to? </strong>Linkin Park- Leave out all the Rest<br /><strong>Can you say the alphabet backwards? </strong>yes<br /><strong>Do you have a maid service clean your house? </strong>no<br /><strong>Are you jealous of anyone? </strong>no<br /><strong>Is anyone jealous of you? </strong>Maybe.<br /><strong>Do you love anyone? </strong>Yep.<br /><strong>Do any of your friends have children? </strong>Most of them.<br /><strong>Do you eat healthy? </strong>Sometimes<br /><strong>What do you usually do during the day? </strong>Live.<br /><strong>Do you hate anyone that you know right now?</strong> Hate is a wasted emotion.<br /><strong>Do you use the word 'hello' daily? </strong>probably<br /><strong>What color is your car? </strong>mocha brown<br /><strong>Do you like cats? </strong>yes<br /><strong>Have you ever been to Six Flags? </strong>no<br /><strong>How did you get your worst scar? </strong>I fell on a spiked gardening utensil when I was 6.</p>Craft Wenchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18419857520566898054noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4156688964307094376.post-12664486205891377202008-05-31T01:13:00.002-04:002008-12-08T18:17:47.322-05:00Why benevolent being, why?!<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_FXbi6Ap28H8/SEDe-GyA86I/AAAAAAAAACY/ZZ1RMZ1qdRI/s1600-h/stitching+blogger+button.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5206406327793939362" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 119px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 60px" height="60" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_FXbi6Ap28H8/SEDe-GyA86I/AAAAAAAAACY/ZZ1RMZ1qdRI/s320/stitching%2Bblogger%2Bbutton.jpg" width="95" border="0" /></a> <strong>Do you ever get to a point working on a project that you've had for so long, you start to wonder what possessed you to start it in the first place?</strong><br /><strong></strong><br />Good googly moogly, yes! Who doesn't? My current PITA project is my parrot. I worked on him for 5 hours today and still am not where I want to be.<br /><br />Great question, Jan. She can be found here: <a href="http://www.alpineme%20adow.com/%20stitchery/%20weblog/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://www.alpineme adow.com/ stitchery/ weblog/</a>Craft Wenchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18419857520566898054noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4156688964307094376.post-37281373521120592892008-05-25T02:07:00.003-04:002008-05-25T02:40:25.201-04:00Two for the price of one.First, <strong>Sweet Treat</strong> is complete! Finally. I washed it tonight and it's currently drying so it can be framed. Lookie! The background is a beautiful fabric I received from Mary over at <strong><em>Confessions of a Craft Addict</em></strong> (Thanks!).<br /><br /><img src="http://img406.imageshack.us/img406/4329/dsc00047vg8.jpg" alt="Image Hosted by ImageShack.us" /><br /><br /><img src="http://img406.imageshack.us/img406/2899/dsc00048kj4.jpg" alt="Image Hosted by ImageShack.us" /><br /><br />A close up of the flowers...<br /><img src="http://img146.imageshack.us/img146/4571/dsc00049rj1.jpg" alt="Image Hosted by ImageShack.us" /><br /><br />...and the three birds.<br /><img src="http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/8509/dsc00050ul4.jpg" alt="Image Hosted by ImageShack.us" /><br /><br /><img src="http://img156.imageshack.us/img156/7671/dsc00051re6.jpg" alt="Image Hosted by ImageShack.us" /><br /><br /><img src="http://img156.imageshack.us/img156/199/dsc00052md2.jpg" alt="Image Hosted by ImageShack.us" /><br /><br />I think it came out pretty well.<br /><br />Secondly, remember my first HD of the year, Funshine Bear? I finally took pictures. Fabric in background also from Mary.<br /><br /><img src="http://img406.imageshack.us/img406/9349/dsc00045iu9.jpg" alt="Image Hosted by ImageShack.us" /><br /><br /><img src="http://img406.imageshack.us/img406/8982/dsc00046fj3.jpg" alt="Image Hosted by ImageShack.us" /><br /><br />Yay me!Craft Wenchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18419857520566898054noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4156688964307094376.post-42495372646600948952008-05-24T21:02:00.002-04:002008-05-24T21:16:53.797-04:00A, B, C, D, E...I saw this on <strong>Confessions of a Craft Addict</strong> (look left for the link) and figured, 'Hey, I have a huge update later, so why not do two today?' This is the ABC's of me.<br /><br /><strong>Accent: </strong>Midwest meets Southern. It's really odd.<br /><strong>Book that I like: </strong>Wow, there are a lot. <em>World War Z</em> by Max Brooks was darn good.<br /><strong>Chore I don’t care for: </strong>Any of them. They're <em>Chores!</em><br /><strong>Dog or Cat: </strong>Dogs. I have 4.<br /><strong>Essential Electronics: </strong>Cellphone!<br /><strong>Favorite Cologne: </strong>Anything that Mr. CW wears.<br /><strong>Gold or Silver: </strong>Silver<br /><strong>Handbag I carry most often: </strong>A small black leather clutch that I adore.<br /><strong>Job Title: </strong>Poor college student<br /><strong>Kids:</strong> Not yet.<br /><strong>Most Admirable Trait: </strong>Mr. CW said it's my kindness. Sure, dear.<br /><strong>Naughtiest Childhood Behavior: </strong>Sneaking out at night to play with the horses.<br /><strong>Overnight hospital stays: </strong>Many. Migraines suck.<br /><strong>Phobias: </strong>Spiders!<br /><strong>Quote:</strong> There is madness in love. But there is always some reason to madness.<br /><strong>Religion:</strong> pagan<br /><strong>Siblings: </strong>Ninja-baby<br /><strong>Time I wake up: </strong>Whenever it's convenient.<br /><strong>Unusual Talent or Skill: </strong>picking things up with my toes.<br /><strong>Vegetable I Refuse to Eat: </strong>Brussel sprouts.<br /><strong>Worst Habit: </strong>swearing like a sailor<br /><strong>X-rays: </strong>Tons.<br /><strong>Yummy Stuff:</strong> I'm addicted to hummus. Truly.<strong><br />Zoo Animal I Like Most:</strong> Tigers!<br /><br />Back later with my announcement.Craft Wenchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18419857520566898054noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4156688964307094376.post-50596557565141976302008-05-21T03:16:00.003-04:002008-05-21T03:54:48.729-04:00In Stitches for CharityI mentioned in my last post that I was donating a couple of projects to a friend's rescue to be auctioned. I decided to post pictures of the one that is closest to complete. Click the thumbnails for full size pictures.<br /><br /><a href="http://img366.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc00039yi5.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://img366.imageshack.us/img366/3176/dsc00039yi5.th.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />This is <strong>Sweet Treats</strong>, designed by Dimensions. Please excuse the shaky photography. I never claimed to be the best photographer, even after photography classes.<br /><br /><a href="http://img366.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc00040zm2.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://img366.imageshack.us/img366/2319/dsc00040zm2.th.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />I haven't done any of the back stitching yet, and there is still a lot of flora to add, but it's coming together nicely.<br /><br /><a href="http://img366.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc00044cz8.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://img366.imageshack.us/img366/6088/dsc00044cz8.th.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />The pink you see between the two hummingbirds is the start of another blossom.<br /><br />What say you? From what you see here, would you bid on it for charity? It will, of course, be cleaned and framed before I hand it over to Ann.Craft Wenchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18419857520566898054noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4156688964307094376.post-12618362543031789402008-05-15T03:27:00.005-04:002008-12-08T18:17:47.500-05:00Y'all can't get rid of me that easy!I'm ba-a-ack! Miss me? Thought I fell off the face of the planet? Well wonder no longer, dear readers. CraftWench is back.<br /><br />My life has been, to put it bluntly, circling the drain. Mr. CW's grandmother passed away (may she rest in peace), D-san (the ninja baby) decided giving the entire family a heart attack by not breathing was a good idea, my migraines are packing a huge punch, my computer is still dead, and finals happened. D-san is now being treated for apnea and finals are over. Two out of five ain't bad, I suppose.<br /><br />So what does this mean for the craft-corner? No progress was made... at all. I dropped everything to deal with what life threw at me, until two nights ago. I picked up my hummingbird cross stitch, took my frustration and turned it into something positive.<br /><br />I've decided to donate my hummingbirds (that one was bittersweet as it was meant for my grandmother) to a friend's rescue to auction off at a fundraiser. (<a href="http://www.arfchicago.org/" target="_blank">http://www.arfchicago.org/</a>) Check them out, they're a great organization.<br /><br />So to get back into the swing of things, I'm answering the newest SBQ:<br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_FXbi6Ap28H8/SCvpF8JnqMI/AAAAAAAAACQ/sF6M4hgvRq0/s1600-h/stitching+blogger+button.jpg"><strong><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5200506482984462530" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_FXbi6Ap28H8/SCvpF8JnqMI/AAAAAAAAACQ/sF6M4hgvRq0/s320/stitching%2Bblogger%2Bbutton.jpg" border="0" /></strong></a><strong>For seasoned stitchers: Define a stitching term or acronym for new stitchers. </strong><br /><br />Well, my favorite term has always been SABLE. SABLE means <strong>S</strong>tash <strong>A</strong>cquired <strong>B</strong>eyond <strong>L</strong>ife <strong>E</strong>xpectancy. I... am so there. Between what I have acquired on my own or through my pusher (Mr. CW), and what I inherited, there is no way I will ever finish.Craft Wenchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18419857520566898054noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4156688964307094376.post-32358110978052493242008-03-30T00:42:00.002-04:002008-03-30T00:47:20.107-04:00No. More. Wires and Computers!Okay, it's done. The ultimate implosion that was imminent has now happened. My two year old laptop decided to bite the dust today. Pictures that I was going to post today- gone. Saved patterns- gone. Can't we all just go back to the old fashioned way? You know, paper and pen?<br /><br />So... in lieu of my planned post, this is more of a to-be-continued. Sorry.Craft Wenchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18419857520566898054noreply@blogger.com1